Gaaesi Primary School
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Public primary school
Glen Red Primary School
Vryburg, Northern Cape
Glen Red Primary School is a public primary school in Vryburg, Northern Cape, in the John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 979 learners and 31 educators, about 31.6 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Northern Cape (509 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 979 |
| Educators (2025) | 31 |
| Learners per educator | 31.6 (province average 29.4) Fewer learners per educator than 13% of 135 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 300100441 |
Address and location
| Street address | Glenred, Vryburg, 8600 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 2354 Vryburg 8600 |
| Town | Vryburg |
| Province | Northern Cape |
| Education district | John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) |
| Municipality | Joe Morolong Local Municipality |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Northern Cape open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Glen Red Primary School
Is Glen Red Primary School a public or private school?
Glen Red Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Glen Red Primary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
How many learners are at Glen Red Primary School?
979 learners and 31 educators (about 31.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 13% of 135 similar schools in Northern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Glen Red Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 300100441.
Where is Glen Red Primary School?
Glenred, Vryburg, 8600. It is in Vryburg, Northern Cape, in the John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) education district. Phone 053 970 4042.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.